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Powerball lottery prize hits $510 million — why you should NOT buy a ticket Saturday’s blockbuster lottery jackpot is stirring up more lottery feverSaturday’s blockbuster lottery jackpot is stirring up more lottery fever.

How Elon Musk and shorter commutes could transform people’s lives Musk’s latest project could even be good for commuters’ happiness and healthMusk’s latest project could even be good for commuters’ happiness and health.

These wealthy parents spend $20,000 for summer camps so their kids can be ‘normal’ Some camps cost as much as a semester at a private four-year collegeSome camps cost as much as a semester at a private four-year college.

These states require the most (and least) money to attend public college Wherever you live, expect to have a lot of money stashed away for higher educationWherever you live, expect to have a lot of money stashed away for higher education.

It would cost a mere $34 billion to make college affordable for everyone For low-income families, the average cost of public college in New Hampshire accounts for 53% of their incomeFor low-income families, the average cost of public college in New Hampshire accounts for 53% of their income.

Obamacare helped make a 50% dent in personal bankruptcies Expansion of health insurance to low-income people and consumer financial protectionsMedical debt is often estimated as the leading cause of bankruptcy filings.

Ivy League schools have gotten even more selective Among the eight Ivy League institutions, only Dartmouth received fewer applications than a year agoThe eight members of the Ivy League on Thursday evening released details of which lucky young adults were selected to join their first-year classes come fall, and with just one exception — Dartmouth College in New Hampshire — they received more applications than the prior year

This U.S. state gives its residents the best bang for the buck on their tax dollars States earn nearly a trillion dollars a year through taxes, but not all that money is well spentState governments earn nearly a trillion dollars each year through taxes, but not all that money is well spent.

College admissions are so random we’d be better off turning it into a lottery The immense amount of hair-splitting that goes into matching school and student is a waste of timeThe annual mating dance between high school seniors and the nation’s colleges and universities is under way, and it’s not pretty. It’d be better if it were a lottery, argues Elliot Blair Smith.

These lawyers may have discovered a way to wipe away student debt in bankruptcy Federal student loans are exempt from discharge in bankruptcy — or are they?Federal student loans are exempt from discharge in bankruptcy — or are they?

Why even community college is now out of reach for many students In 37 states, students have to work 20 hours a week at minimum wage to afford community collegeIn 37 states, students have to work at least 20 hours a week at a minimum-wage job to afford to attend community college full time.

These 12 counties will signal whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton becomes the next president Watch these dozen critical counties on Election NightWatch these dozen critical counties on Election Night.

Election Day is finally here, with a chance for stocks to rally 30% Critical information ahead of the U.S. market’s open The day has arrived and within hours, maybe, we’ll all be put out of our U.S. election misery. If Trump still has a chance at the polls, that could mean big wins for stocks says our call of the day.

Trump and Clinton clash bitterly in second presidential debateRead a recap of the second debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, as live blogged by MarketWatch's Robert Schroeder and Brett Arends.

Why 34,000 Americans may have difficulty voting in November Voter ID laws in 8 states could have an adverse impact on these votersVoter ID laws in 8 states could have an adverse impact on these voters.

Clinton leads Trump by 9 points in New Hampshire, poll finds Hillary Clinton has a nine-point lead over Donald Trump in the battleground state of New Hampshire, according to a poll released Wednesday. of likely voters found 47% backing Clinton and 38% supporting Trump. The poll was taken Sept. 17 to 20 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9%.

What you can learn from the librarian who left $4 million to his employer You have a lot of control when it comes to donationsYou have a lot of flexibility when it comes to how your bequests are spent.

Why farmland may become a more popular neighborhood amenity than a golf course Seeking farm-fresh food for flavor and health, new-home buyers move to ‘agrihoods’Seeking farm-fresh food for flavor and health, new-home buyers move to ‘agrihoods’

These swing state polls spell trouble for Trump Republican down in key states even as some national polls show him gaining ground A pair of national polls released this week looked like good news for Donald Trump, showing him down just two points to Hillary Clinton in a four-way matchup with the Libertarian and Green Party candidates. But if swing-state polls are any indication, Trump is still in real danger of losing the election.

These are the three most likely scenarios for the U.S. elections Debates, data dumps and down-ballot competition will be keyDebates, data dumps and down-ballot competition will be key, says Howard Gold.

These maps show where Clinton and Trump are fighting the hardest The states the candidates are visiting the most this summerTwo maps show where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have held campaign events this summer, indicating the states they’re fighting over the hardest.

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